“Parish-centered programs for catechists remind them that their calling as catechists comes from the Church, that they are sent by the Church, and that they hand on the faith of the Church.”National Directory for Catechesis,55F

What facilitators are saying about ﻿﻿﻿Forming the Catechetical Spirit﻿﻿﻿. . .

As a facilitator, I really feel a profound connection to the work of the Holy Spirit in action and the great importance of solid training for our catechists! ~Suzanne, St. Peter

FtCS is one of the most important, and one of the most enjoyable things I do in my catechetical ministry. The community that is formed, the learning that takes place, and the joy that is shared about faith, is truly a gift to all who participate. A year of formation like this nurtures and grows faith in our catechists. It becomes a blessing for our whole Church community. ~Sue, St. James

Over the years I’ve tried various approaches to catechist formation with mixed results. Forming the Catechetical Spirit is the first program I’ve come across that has been overwhelmingly successful. Many of the catechists who earned their Basic Certification participated in the second year, earning their Intermediate Certification, and are now asking about Advanced. It is well organized and provides everything you need to present well-grounded formation sessions. The Power Points and handouts help to add variety and support to each topic’s treatment. With two degrees and over 30 year experience in ministry, I still learn something each time I facilitate! ~Jim, St. Mary

How wonderful that we could participate in such a first rate program -- locally! ~Joe, Holy Cross

It was wonderful to develop relationships within our cluster and district. It is always beneficial to be able to network with others with similar interests or callings. ~Carol, St. JohnForming the Catechetical Spirit is catechetical formation at its finest. Informative and inspiring, it is a life-changing, soul-saving experience. Forming the Catechetical Spirit re-ignited and sealed my relationship with God. ~Barbara, St. Mary-Dover

Forming the Catechetical Spiritis a parish-based program designed to certification requirements necessary for those who serve in Catholic parishes in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee as catechists of children, youth, and adults.